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Quick Start Guide


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Start Here........................................... vii

Introducing the Quick Start Guide .........1Safety Information .................................................1Using the Quick Start Guide...................................3Finding Additional Information ...............................4

Setting Up the PC..................................5Turning On the PC for the First Time ........................6Registering with HP ...............................................7Making Recovery CDs or DVD................................7Getting Help.........................................................8Protecting the PC...................................................8Working in Comfort ..............................................9

Using the PC.......................................11Introducing the Basics..........................................11

Windows operating system ..............................11Start menu......................................................11

Organize your All Program list ......................... 12Help and Support ........................................... 13

Using the Mouse................................................. 14The scroll feature ............................................ 15To use the autoscroll feature ............................. 16To use the panning feature ............................... 16Switching mouse button functions...................... 16Changing the mouse pointer speed................... 17

Using the Keyboard ............................................ 17Introduction .................................................... 17Keyboard features .......................................... 18Buttons .......................................................... 26Button configuration ........................................ 30

Using the Monitor ............................................... 31Modifying monitor display properties ................ 31

Using Speakers .................................................. 32Using multi-channel audio speakers................... 32To connect your multi-channel speaker system to the PC........................................................ 33

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To configure multi-channel audio output for speakers configuration .................................... 33To configure multi-channel audio output for the DVD player............................................... 34To use the microphone with multi-channel audio ......................................... 34Adjusting speaker volume ................................ 35

Using a Microphone ........................................... 36Adjusting microphone volume .......................... 37

Using a Television ............................................... 38Cables you may need ..................................... 38Connecting to a TV set .................................... 38Viewing the PC image on TV............................ 40Disabling the TV option ................................... 41Disconnecting the TV ....................................... 42

Turning Off the PC .............................................. 42Putting the PC into Standby and Hibernation Mode .............................................. 43

Standby mode................................................ 43Hibernation mode........................................... 44Automatic standby or hibernation mode ............ 45

Setting Up and Using the Internet....... 47Introducing the Internet........................................ 47

What is the Internet? ....................................... 47What is an ISP?.............................................. 48What is the World Wide Web?........................ 48What is a URL? .............................................. 49What is an e-mail address? ............................. 49How do I search the Internet?........................... 50

Setting Up the Modem ........................................ 50Upgrading to V.92 ......................................... 53

Setting Up the Network Interface.......................... 53Setting Up Your Internet Account .......................... 54

Signing up with an ISP using Easy Internet Sign-up....................................... 54

Connecting to the Internet .................................... 55Using ISP-provided browser ............................. 55Using any browser.......................................... 56

Visiting the Hewlett-Packard Web Site ................... 56Viewing online manuals .................................. 57

Sending and Receiving E-Mail.............................. 58If the ISP provides the browser ......................... 59If using Outlook Express .................................. 59

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Doing Common Tasks .........................61Understanding Your Drives ...................................61Using the Diskette (Floppy) Drive...........................62Using the 6-In-1 Memory Card Reader ..................62

Special note about the Safely Remove Hardware Utility .............................................63To use the 6-In-1 memory card reader................63

Inserting a CD or DVD.........................................66Removing a CD or DVD.......................................67Handling CDs.....................................................68Playing Music CDs ..............................................68

Using MusicMatch Jukebox ..............................68Using Windows Media Player ..........................69

Creating a CD by Using the CD-RW Drive .............71Creating a CD by Using RecordNow ....................71

Creating a music CD .......................................72Creating a data CD ........................................74

Playing DVD Movies............................................74Playing a DVD................................................75Viewing Help information ................................76Understanding DVD terminology.......................76Using the WinDVD control panel ......................77

Using country/region codes............................. 77

Creating a DVD by Using the DVD+RW/+R Drive............................................. 79Using the Combo Drive ....................................... 79Using HP Pavilion PC Tools .................................. 80

Getting Updates from HP for the PC....81Informing You of Changes.................................... 81Using Updates from HP Messages ........................ 81

To start Updates from HP ................................. 82To turn off the Updates from HP Service............. 82Re-enabling the Updates from HP Service .......... 83

Resolving Problems............................85Troubleshooting .................................................. 85

Using Application Recovery and System Recovery .........................93Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs.............................. 96

Using HP PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator ............ 98Using HP Recovery Tools CD ............................ 99

System Restore ................................................. 100Application Recovery ........................................ 101

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System Recovery............................................... 102

Starting System Recovery If the PC Is Responding.................................................. 103Starting System Recovery If the PC Is Not Responding.................................................. 103

System Recovery Using Recovery discs................ 104Starting System Recovery using recovery discs .............................................. 104

Freeing Up Space on Your Hard Disk Drive.......... 107To display hard disk space............................. 108Increasing available hard disk space .............. 108Uninstalling programs ................................... 108Removing desktop icons ................................ 109Using the Disk Cleanup utility ......................... 109Reinstalling programs .................................... 110

Index............................................... 111

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Welcome

Thank you for becoming a member of the HP Pavilion home PC family. This “Start Here” section is an overview of some of the added software features and tools available on your HP Pavilion. The rest of this Quick Start Guide gives you information on how to use your computer. With this guide, you can use your computer with confidence.

Note:The screens on your computer may not match the screens pictured on these pages.

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Inventory Checklist

Power cord

Modem cable

Documentation

Mouse

Note: Your contents may vary.

PC

Keyboard

The documentation includes:Setup posterThis Quick Start GuideWarranty and Support Guide, containing support, warranty, license, regulatory, and safety information Upgrading and Servicing the PC guide (select models installed on PC, or in print)Read first, addenda, or other documents if applicableCreating DVDs and CDs guide (select models)Microsoft Windows XP guideMy HP Pavilion home PC brochure (select models)

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Your PC may look different from the ones shown here. Component, connector location, type, and number vary by model.

A — CD storage (select models)B — CD-ROM or CD-RW driveC — DVD-ROM or DVD+RW/+R driveD — Diskette (floppy) driveE — 6-In-1 Memory card reader

(select models)F — FireWire® (IEEE 1394)G — USB 2.0 (two shown)H — Audio Line InI — MicrophoneK — On button/indicatorM — Hard disk activity indicatorN — Door opened to show connectors

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Some PCs have a multi-storage bay (select models only) on the top of the PC chassis. You can use it to store ten CDs/DVDs, to store memory cards, or as a place for peripherals, such as a digital camera docking station. The bay design allows you to place a device and thread the USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) data cable and the power cord for the device underneath the top cover to the connectors at the back of the PC.

To store CDs, open the top cover (figure A) and gently lift the two sections to form the spindle (figure B). You can store 10 CDs/DVDs.

Your PC may look different from the one shown here. Component, connector location, type, and number vary by model.

Multi-Storage Bay

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To use the multi-storage bay for a peripheral device, do the following:

1 Open the bay cover. Hold the cover on each side near the hinges, then lift the cover and slide it toward the back of the chassis (figure C). Gently lift it off.

2 Thread the cables through the

cable tunnel opening at the back of the bay (figure D). Connect data and power cables to the peripheral device, and place the peripheral in the bay.

3 Connect the data cable to the USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the back of the PC. Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

Your PC may look different from the one shown here. Component, connector location, type, and number vary by model.

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To use the chassis top to set a peripheral device, do the following:

1 Remove the bay cover (see step 1 on previous page).

2 Grasp the tab and pull it out

toward the front of the chassis (figure E). Put the tab in its storage area in the bay near the spindle (figure F).

3 Thread the data and power cables for the device through the cable tunnel opening at the back of the bay. Place the cables in the tab opening and replace the bay cover. Close the cover.

4 Connect the cables to the device, and place it on the top of the chassis (figure G). At the back of the PC, connect the data cable to the USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on the back of the PC. Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

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Connect your keyboard, mouse, monitor, and modem as described in the setup poster. Turn on the computer for the first time and finish the registration process. Then, add a printer or other device, or install any software programs that came on CDs or DVDs included in the computer box (select models only).

Your computer may look different from the one shown here. Component, connector location, type, and number vary by model.

PC Back

SERIAL

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PS/2 keyboardPS/2 mouse

SerialParallel

Audio OutAudio In

Microphone

USB 2.0

Joystick

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Monitor TV out

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Symbols in this table identify connectors.

PC Connector Symbols

IN

Symbol Description

Mouse (PS/2)

Keyboard (PS/2)

Universal Serial Bus (USB) for mouse, keyboard, digital camera, or other device with a USB connector

Serial port for digital camera or other serial device

Speaker

Many peripherals and external devices are Plug and Play. Plug and Play describes the ability to add or remove components without any special procedures such as resetting jumpers and testing for conflicts. When you add a Plug and Play peripheral, the PC recognizes it and obtains the best driver for the device.

Printer (parallel)

Monitor

Symbol Description

Audio Line Out (powered speakers)

Audio Line In

Joystick/MIDI

FireWire (IEEE 1394) for video cameras or other devices with very fast transfer rates

Headphones

Microphone

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PC Back Connections

Your PC may look different from the one shownhere. External componentsshown in the following figure are not included withthe PC. Back connector location, type, and numbervary by model.

Note: Before using your components,you may need to install thesoftware that came with the component.

HP Products Work Better TogetherHP computers include pre-loaded software for select HP All-In-One, camera, scanner, and printer peripheral products. Pre-loaded software simplifies and speeds product setup for HP peripherals. Simply connectthe HP peripheral product, turn it on, and your HP PC automatically configures it so it is ready to use.

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PC Front Connections

Your PC may look different from the one shown here. External components shown in the following figure are not included with the PC. Front connector location, type, and numbervary by model.

Note: Before using your components, you may need to install the software that came with the component.

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Register with HP

Register your HP Pavilionhome PC with Hewlett-Packardso HP can assist you with yourtechnical support needs (select models only).

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Internet

Click Start, choose All Programs, choose Online Services, and then click Easy Internet Sign-up (available on select models) for a simple step-by-step wizardto guide you through setup forthe Internet and e-mail.

For information about modem setup, the Internet, and e-mail, see the related sections inside this guide. You can also find helpful information by clicking Start, Help and Support, and then My HP Pavilion PC (select models only).

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HP Desktop Help and Support HP Tour GuideThe HP desktop hasshortcut icons that make iteasy to find the things youneed. Click the icon tofind out more information about that program.

Easy Internet Sign-up(select models)

Note: The screen on your

computer may not match the screen pictured here.

Start button Taskbar System tray

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Start Menu

Click the Start button toview the Start menu, the entrypoint to everything on yourPC. Look at the followingpages to learn about importantsoftware programs and toolsavailable to you.

Choose All Programs and then choose Hewlett-Packard to find HP-specific software (select models only).

All Programs

Help and Support

Start button

Note: The screen on your PC may not match the screen pictured here.

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Help and Support

Click Start and then Help and Support to learn about your PC and get your questions answered.

HP Pavilioninformationand support(select models)

Help and support news

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My HP Pavilion PC

Learn howto use yourHP Pavilionhome PC

Click Start, Help andSupport, and then My HP Pavilion PC for detailed instructions and information about your PC (select models only).

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HP Instant Support

Click Start, Help andSupport, and then HP Instant Support. Run tests yourself, or contact an HP Support analyst for help over the Internet (select models only).

Send a help request

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Hewlett-Packard

All Programs

Start button

Note: The screen on your PC may not match the screen pictured here.

Click Start and then choose All Programs to find the software programs on your PC. Choose Hewlett-Packard, and then choose HP Pavilion PC Tools to find HP drivers and the HP Tour Guide (selectmodels only).

All Programs

HP PavilionPC Tools

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HP Tour Guide

Click Start, choose All Programs,Hewlett-Packard, choose hp pavilion pc tools, and then click hp tour guide (select models only).

Or

Click the icon on the desktop (select models).

Let the HP Tour Guide show you the desktop and the basicsof the Internet and e-mail.

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Your Warranty & Support Guide

Note: Your document contents may vary.

You can get help over thetelephone from HP.

See the Warranty and Support Guide included with the computer documentation for the terms of your HP Pavilion warranty coverage, for license information, and for support telephone numbers and addresses.

The Warranty and Support Guide contains operating specifications for the PC along with regulatory and safety information.

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HP Web Sites

Type these Web site addresses into the Address box of your Internet browser, and then press the Enter key on your keyboard to find helpful information from HP online.http://www.hp.comThis main Web site hasthe latest information about your HP Pavilion home PC and all your HP products. Receive technical support, download software updates, and find out about HP’s home and business services.http://www.hp.com/ cposupport/

Use this worldwide Web site for all your technical support needs.

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For questions about the Microsoft®

Windows®

XP operatingsystem, refer to:

Help and Support, for onscreen help andtroubleshooting — click Start and then Help and Support.

The Microsoft Windows XP guide, included with the computer documentation.

Microsoft Windows XP Operating System

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HP Pavilion home PCs with Windows XP feature a recovery partition included on the hard drive, along with a recovery disc creator program. This program allows you to make your own recovery CDs/DVD. The recovery process, either application or operating system, offers the following advantages:

! Selective: Ensures that the recovery data is matched to the particular PC model. You can easily recover only the application or system software you need.

! Fast: Recovers only the software you need; preserves user data and files.

Recovery System and Hard Drive Space

System recovery using recovery discs has two options:

! Standard Recovery: This option recovers factory-shipped programs, drivers, and the operating system without affecting data files.

! Full System Recovery: This recovery erases hard disk drive data, reformats the drive, creates a new diskpartition, and then installs the operating system. You must reinstall any software that was not installed on the computer at the factory.

Instructions for using system recovery and application recovery, and creating your recovery CDs or DVD are in this guide: refer to “Using Application Recovery and System Recovery.” To view the space used by the recovery partition on the hard drive, or to delete undesired software titles, refer to “Freeing Up Space on Your Hard Disk Drive.”

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Safety Information This product has not been evaluated for connection to an “IT” power system (an AC distribution system with no direct connection to earth, according to IEC 60950).

AC Power Safety Warning

Warning: Install the PC near an AC outlet. The AC power cord is your HP Pavilion PC’s main AC disconnecting device and must be easily accessible at all times. For your safety, the power cord provided with your system has a grounded plug. Always use the power cord with a properly grounded wall outlet to avoid the risk of electrical shock.

Warning: To reduce the possibility of an electric shock from the telephone network, plug your PC into the AC outlet before connecting it to the telephone line. Also, disconnect the telephone line before unplugging your PC from the AC power outlet.

Warning: Your system is provided with a voltage select switch for use in a 115 or 230 VAC power system. The voltage select switch has been pre-set to the correct voltage setting for use in the particular country/region where it was initially sold. Changing the voltage select switch to the incorrect position can damage your PC and void any implied warranty.

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Warning: Always disconnect the modem cord from the telephone system before installing or removing your PC cover.

Warning: Do not operate the PC with the cover removed.

Warning: The power supply is not user-serviceable. To prevent damage to the power supply, have a qualified person repair or replace it. All other components are user-serviceable.

Warning: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, add-in cards, and other components. If an ESD station is not available, wear a wrist strap attached to a metal part of the PC. Place cards on a conductive foam pad or inside the card wrapper, if possible, but never on the card wrapper.

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Using the Quick Start Guide Thank you for purchasing the HP Pavilion home PC. The setup poster shows you how to connect your PC, and this Quick Start Guide helps you continue from there.

Note: Set up the PC near a telephone line so you can connect the modem for Internet access.

In this Quick Start Guide, learn how to:

� Turn the PC on and off. � Set up an Internet account and connect to

the Internet. � Adjust the speaker volume. � Insert and remove a CD disc. � Use the CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, or

DVD+RW/+R drive to play music, watch movies, or record information.

� Use HP Pavilion PC Tools (select models only). � Save power with standby and

hibernation modes. � Solve common problems.



Finding Additional Information Look in the PC box for printed details or updates regarding your model PC.

Information about the PC is in the onscreen Help and Support Center. Just click Start, and then click Help and Support.

Information about the internal parts of the PC chassis is in the Upgrading and Servicing the PC guide included with your PC (installed on your system or printed). To view guides installed on your PC, refer to “Using HP Pavilion PC Tools” on page 80.

Note: The Upgrading and Servicing the PC guide requires you to turn off the PC and disconnect it from any Internet and network connections, and from power. If the guide is installed on your PC, print it for future reference.

You can find online guides and information for your PC:

1 Type the Support Web address from your Warranty and Support Guide into your browser address box, and press the Enter key on your keyboard.

2 In the search box, type your product name or number (734n, for example) and click the search arrow. The product number is on the lower front of the PC chassis.

3 Click the manuals item to see a list of manuals for your PC.

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Follow the setup poster to set up the PC in your work area and then read the topics in this section to turn on the computer for the first time and to finish the registration process (select models only).

After registering, install any software programs that came on CDs or DVDs included in the PC box (select models only).

Note: Some programs are preinstalled on the PC.

Before installing a program, check to see if it is already installed on your system.

Add any printer, scanner, camera, or other peripheral equipment you have for your system. Many peripherals, external devices, memory, and add-in cards are Plug and Play.

Note: When you add a Plug and Play peripheral, the PC recognizes it and obtains the driver for the device.

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Turning On the PC for the First Time After you’ve completed the steps on the setup poster, you’re ready to turn on the PC.

First, press the Power button on the monitor. Then, press the On button on the front of the PC.

Note: The power supply is pre-set for the country/region in which you purchased the PC. If you move, please check the voltage requirements before plugging your PC into an AC power outlet.

Your PC may look different from the ones shown here.

On button

When you first turn on the PC, a series of startup windows appears. For some models, click a language option and then click OK. Confirm your selection by clicking Yes. Wait up to 30 minutes while the PC makes preparations.

Proceed with the initial Microsoft® Windows® setup by answering a few questions.

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Registering with HP You may be prompted to register the PC with HP (select models only). Register so you can receive changes, updates, and support.

You can register any of these ways:

� Turn on the PC and follow the onscreen instructions to register.

� Double-click the registration icon on your desktop, and follow the onscreen instructions.

� Register online at

http://register.hp.com

Making Recovery CDs or DVD In the unlikely event that there is damage to the hard disk drive or it needs replacing, you must use recovery CDs/DVDs to reinstall the operating system and factory-installed software. Make the recovery CDs/DVDs for your PC now, before a need occurs; refer to “Using HP PC Recovery CD-DVD Creator” on page 98. This program assembles the necessary files and writes the information onto CDs/DVDs.

You can also make the Recovery Tools CD. This CD contains utilities that allow you to make changes to your hard disk drive; see “Using HP Recovery Tools CD” on page 99.



Getting Help See the Warranty and Support Guide included with the PC documentation for the terms of your PC warranty coverage and for support contact information.

Protecting the PC HP provides a virus-scanning software program to help protect your PC (select models only).

The virus-scanning program manufacturer provides free virus scan updates through your Internet connection for an initial period after your PC purchase. You can purchase a subscription service for updates after the initial free period expires.

New types of viruses are invented all the time. Get regular updates of your virus-scanning software from the program manufacturer.

If is recommended that you back up files and defragment your hard disk drive at least monthly. If you use your PC a great deal, you may want to perform these tasks more frequently.

If a software program or the operating system gets damaged, reinstall the software. Refer to ”Using Application Recovery and System Recovery” on page 93 for details.

When your PC has software problems, it’s possible that a voltage spike, power outage, or brownout has occurred. Symptoms of voltage spikes include a flickering video display, unexpected PC startups, and the PC not responding to your commands. A voltage spike can occasionally corrupt or destroy files, so it is a good idea to consistently make backup copies of your data files. Prevent voltage spikes by installing a surge suppressor made for use with PCs between the power outlet and the PC power cord.

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Working in Comfort Before you begin using the PC, set up the PC and your work area to maintain your comfort and productivity. Refer to “Safety & Comfort Guide” installed on your PC for important ergonomic information. Just click Start, All Programs, Hewlett-Packard, HP Pavilion PC Tools, and then click Safety & Comfort Guide.

Find important safety and ergonomic information on the Internet; type http://www.hp.com/ergo into your Web browser address box, and then press Enter on the keyboard.

Warning: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read “Safety & Comfort Guide.” It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for computer users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide is located on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo

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Windows operating system The operating system for your PC is Microsoft Windows XP. Windows displays the desktop on the monitor. The taskbar with the Start button appears at the edge of the desktop display.

Start menu Click the Start button and:

� Select programs or documents. � Open the Help and Support Center. � Start a search. � Run a program. � Open the Control Panel to view or change

settings.

The Start menu also displays the buttons Log Off and Turn Off Computer. Click the Log Off button to end your current PC session and to switch between users. Click the Turn Off Computer button to turn off the PC or to restart it.

Using the PC



Organize your All Program list You see folders organized according to task when you:

1 Click Start.

2 Choose All Programs.

A folder contains a list of items. Each item is actually a shortcut or link to a program, document, or another folder. The Music folder, for example, contains shortcuts to the program you use to play music CDs.

To change the name of an item:

1 Right-click the item.

2 Select Rename.

3 Type the new name, click OK, and then click Yes.

To move an item by using the drag-and-drop technique:

1 Right-click the item and hold down the mouse button.

2 Move the mouse pointer to where you want the item, and then release the mouse button. (If you are having problems dropping the item into a folder, drag it to your desktop, and then to the folder.)

To copy an item:

1 Right-click the item.

2 Select Create Shortcut.

A copy of the item appears in the folder. You can drag it into the All Programs list or into another folder.



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Caution: If you use Add or Remove Programs in the Control Panel to delete a software program, the shortcut in All Programs may not be removed.

1 Click Start.


3 Select the folder.

4 Right-click the shortcut, and then select Delete.

Help and Support To open the Help and Support Center, press the Help button on your keyboard, or click Start on the taskbar and select Help and Support.

Help has information, tours, and tutorials. Help also has troubleshooting tools to assist you.

HP Instant Support Note: HP Instant Support is not available in all models.

When you need assistance to solve a PC-related problem, use HP Instant Support:

1 Click Start on the taskbar, and click Help and Support.

2 Click HP Instant Support.

3 Click Request Help. (You must be connected to the Internet.)

4 Follow the onscreen instructions to run a test or submit a problem to HP Instant Support.

When you submit a problem, you communicate over the Internet with an HP Support analyst who works with you.



Using the Mouse Your PC includes a plain or a scrolling mouse. The mouse uses a roller ball or optics (a light) to sense movement and causes the cursor (pointer) on the screen to move.

Note: Use the mouse on a flat surface. The optical mouse cannot work on a glass, translucent, or reflective surface.

A wireless mouse functions the same way as other mouse types do, except it uses a receiver unit to communicate with your PC instead of a connector cable.

The mouse has two buttons on the top. Click the left mouse button to position the cursor or to select an item. Click the right mouse button to display a menu of commands available for the item you clicked.

Left button Right button

Scroll wheel button(scrolling mouse only)

You can change the configuration of these two mouse buttons for left-handed use. Refer to “Switching mouse button functions” on page 16. To change the speed of the cursor on the screen see “Changing the mouse pointer speed” on page 17.



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Use the center wheel button to scroll or select items on the screen:

� Scroll through a document without having to click the scroll bar on the screen.

� Use the autoscroll feature to have the document scroll automatically.

� Skim through a document.

The scroll feature Click the left mouse button to place the cursor in the document. To scroll toward the beginning of a document, roll the mouse wheel button up (away from you). To scroll toward the end of a document, roll the wheel button down (toward you).



To use the autoscroll feature 1 Place the cursor next to the text, and press

the wheel button once. An autoscroll icon appears.

2 Move the mouse in the direction you want to scroll. The farther you move the pointer from the starting point, the faster the document scrolls.

3 To stop autoscroll, press the wheel button again.

To use the panning feature 1 Press and hold down the wheel button.

2 Slowly move the mouse in the direction you want to pan. The farther you move the pointer from the starting point, the faster the document pans.

3 To stop panning, release the wheel button.

Switching mouse button functions To switch the functions of the right and left mouse buttons:

1 Click the Start button.

2 Click Control Panel.

3 Click Printers and Other Hardware, if it is present.

4 Double-click Mouse.

5 Check Switch primary and secondary buttons on the Buttons tab.

6 Choosing the new primary button, click Apply, and then click OK.



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Changing the mouse pointer speed To adjust the speed of the cursor on the screen in relation to the motion of the mouse:

1 Click the Start button.



4 Double-click Mouse.

5 Click the Pointer Options tab.

6 Use the slider to adjust the Pointer Speed.

7 Click Apply, and then click OK.

Using the Keyboard

Introduction The keyboard has an arrangement of standard keys, indicators, and special buttons.

The illustrations show the location of the keys and buttons. The number and location of items on your keyboard may vary from the illustrations.

A wireless keyboard functions the same way as other keyboard types do, except it uses a receiver unit to communicate with your PC instead of a connector cable.



Keyboard features The keyboard for your PC may look like one of the following four layouts.

Note: Your keyboard may not have all the features listed.

This keyboard enables you to:

� Adjust speaker volume.

� Place the PC into standby to save power.



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� Adjust speaker volume. � Place the PC into standby to save power. � Customize the buttons to open programs

and connect to Internet Web sites. � Connect to the Internet (if you have an

established Internet account). � Search for information on the Internet. � Mute speaker sound. � Find a file or program on the hard drive. � Get support information. � Start and stop playing a CD or DVD, skip

to the previous or next track, and eject the disc tray (top drive only).

� Print.




� Mute speaker sound. � Place the PC into standby to save power. � Search for information on the Internet. � Get support information. � Customize the buttons to open programs and

connect to Internet Web sites. � Connect to the Internet (if you have an

established Internet account). � Find a file or program on the hard drive.



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� Adjust speaker volume. � Mute speaker sound. � Connect to the Internet (if you have an established

Internet account). � Customize the buttons to open programs and

connect to Internet Web sites. � Search for information on the Internet. � Get support information. � Place the PC into standby to save power. � Find a file or program on the hard drive. � Start, pause, and stop playing a CD or DVD, skip

to the previous or next track, record, and eject the disc tray (for two drives).



Alphanumeric keys

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The alphanumeric keys are the main keys found on a standard typewriter.

Function keys

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The function keys are the F1 through F12 keys located above the main keys. Pressing F1 displays a Help window for the software program being used. Pressing F3 displays a search window. F1 and F3 are available at all times. Other function key operations may depend on what software program you are using.



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Edit keys

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The edit keys include the following: Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and Page Down.

Arrow keys

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The arrow keys are controls for up, down, right, and left. You can use these keys instead of the mouse to move the cursor for navigation in a Web site, in a document, or in a game.



Numeric keys

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When the Num Lock LED (light-emitting diode) on the keyboard is on, the numeric keys are the number keys and arithmetic functions found on a basic calculator. When the Num Lock LED on the keyboard is off, the numeric keys are directional keys used during games or to move the cursor. Press the Num Lock key to lock and unlock the numeric key functions.

Keyboard indicators Each keyboard indicator is an LED labeled with the name or icon for its status:

Icon Name Description

Num Lock Numeric keys are locked as

numbers keys and arithmetic functions.

Caps Lock Alphanumeric keys are

locked to uppercase.

Scroll Lock Scroll function is locked.



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Special buttons

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The special buttons (select models only) are at the top of the keyboard. (Some models have some of these special buttons on the left side of the main keys.) These buttons operate a CD or DVD player, connect you to the Internet, or provide quick access to specific functions. See “Buttons” on page 26.



Buttons The top of the keyboard has a number of special buttons (select models only).

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H P SRM NKBA C

hpT V W D F G

Note: The number, location, and labeling of buttons vary by keyboard model.



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Figure Key Icon Feature Description A Standby Puts PC into power-saving mode (screen is blank but PC is still on). To make screen reappear, press any key on keyboard, or press

standby again. May take 10–30 seconds before screen reappears.

B user User Switches between the PC users.

C hp HP Links to HP Web site. D Help Opens the Help and Support Center.

E photo

HP Picture Toolkit

Opens an imaging software program. Can be reconfigured.

F music

Music Starts MusicMatch Jukebox or Windows Media Player. Can be reconfigured.

G video Video Opens video software program.



Figure Key

Icon

Feature

Description

H Shopping

K

Sports

M Finance

N

Connect

P Search

R Chat

S E-Mail

Goes to popular Web sites. Can be reconfigured to open any site or software program.



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Figure Key

Icon

Feature

Description

T See figure after table

Media Controls (CD/DVD/MP3)

Operates CD or DVD player: a — open and close disc tray(s) b — record c — play or pause d — stop e — skip to the previous track f — skip to the next track

V Volume control (Volume knob or Volume Up and Volume Down buttons)

Volume knob: Increases speaker volume when turned clockwise and decreases volume when turned counterclockwise. It can be turned indefinitely, even after maximum sound has been reached. Volume Up and Down buttons: Press the Volume Up button to increase volume and the Volume Down button to decrease volume.

W

Mute Turns speaker sound on and off.

The Internet buttons work only if you have established an Internet connection and have signed up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP).



Media controls

bc

da

ae f

Media control keys:

a — open and close disc trays

b — record

c — play or pause

d — stop

e — skip to the previous track

f — skip to the next track

Button configuration You can reconfigure the special buttons on the keyboard to open different programs or files, or to connect to favorite Web sites.

1 Click Start on the taskbar.

2 Choose Control Panel.


4 Double-click Keyboard.

5 In the Keyboard Properties window that appears, click the Buttons tab.

6 Double-click the button you want to change. The button configuration window opens.

7 Choose the button capability from the drop-down list. Enter the Display label and the Address information. (For a Web site, enter the complete Web site URL in the Address box.)



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8 Click OK.

9 On the Buttons tab, click Apply.

10 Repeat steps 6 through 9 for each button you want to reconfigure.

11 Click OK when you are finished reconfiguring the keyboard.

Using the Monitor Some PC models can connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, etc.) to the PC. You can quickly change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. Each time you press the Alt+F5 key combination, the PC display appears on the next device. If Alt+F5 does not work, restart the PC and try again.

Modifying monitor display properties 1 Click the Start button.


3 Click Appearance and Themes, if it is present.

4 Double-click Change the screen resolution.

5 On the Settings tab, adjust the screen resolution. Moving the slide toward Less increases the size of text on your screen. Moving the slide toward More decreases the size of text.

6 Click Apply.



Using Speakers Note: The stereo speakers set is a left-right, 2-channel

speaker system, and may be passive (no power button and no power cord) or active (power button or power cord). A multi-channel audio speakers system is an active system with more than 2 channels and may include a subwoofer.

For example, 5.1 channels, referred to as 6-speaker mode, uses two front speakers (left-right), two rear speakers (left-right), a center speaker, and a subwoofer.

The PC may or may not include a set of stereo speakers or a subwoofer. For details on connecting the speakers to the PC, see the setup poster.

If your PC has multi-channel audio speakers capability (select models only), you can connect 4 channels for 4 speakers output or 6 channels for 5.1 speakers output. Refer to “Using multi-channel audio speakers” on page 32.

For information on adjusting the sound level, refer to “Adjusting speaker volume” on page 35.

Using multi-channel audio speakers If your PC has multi-channel speakers capability (select models only), you can connect speakers for 4 channel or 6 channel output. You must connect your speaker system to the PC and then configure the audio software for sound output.

Note: Multi-channel audio uses the Microphone, Audio (Line) In, and Audio (Line) Out connectors on the back of the PC to connect the multi-channel speakers system to the PC. Refer to “PC Back” (in the section “Start Here”) for the location of the connectors.



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To connect your multi-channel speaker system to the PC 1 Turn off the PC.

2 Connect the three audio cable plugs from the speaker system to the connectors on the back of the PC (see the following table).

Connect speaker plugs for 6/5.1 speaker mode

To PC back connector

Front speakers Audio (Line) Out (lime-green)

Rear speakers Audio (Line) In (blue)

Center/subwoofer speakers Mic-1 (pink)

3 Turn on the PC.

4 Turn on your speaker system.

5 Configure the multi-channel audio output; refer to the next procedure.

To configure multi-channel audio output for speakers configuration 1 Click Start on the taskbar.


3 Click Multi-channel Sound Manager, and then click Multi-channel Sound Manager again. The Audio Configuration window opens.

Note: If you do not see the Speaker Configuration tab, your PC does not have the multi-channel capability.

4 Click the Speaker Configuration tab.

5 Select the option describing the number of speakers in your system, for example, 6/5.1 speaker mode. You can click the Speaker Test tab and then click on a speaker to test it.

6 Click OK.



To configure multi-channel audio output for the DVD player

Note: WinDVD is set up for two (stereo) speaker output. To hear all speakers on multi-channel DVD movies, change the audio properties for WinDVD so that they match your speaker configuration (set in the previous procedure) and the recorded DVD capability.

1 Insert a DVD or start InterVideo WinDVD Player. (See ”Playing a DVD” on page 75.)

2 Right-click anywhere in the WinDVD video window, and then click Setup.

3 Click the Audio tab.

4 Click the option for the number of speakers that matches your multi-channel speaker system. Click Apply.

You can then test the speakers: click the Test button and the WinDVD control panel shows the speaker number being used. Click Stop.

5 Click OK.

Note: If you want to play a stereo DVD, repeat

these steps (1 through 5) and change the audio properties for WinDVD to match the DVD output.

To use the microphone with multi-channel audio The multi-channel speaker system connects to the PC using the Microphone, Audio (Line) In, and Audio (Line) Out connectors on the back of the PC.

Your PC may have another microphone connector in the front of the PC under the access door. If present, this microphone connector is ready to use.

To use the back microphone connector, you must disconnect your multi-channel speakers system and select 2-channel audio setup. To change the audio configuration, see “To configure multi-channel audio output for speakers configuration” on page 33.



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Adjusting speaker volume You can adjust speaker volume by:

� Using the volume knob or buttons on the keyboard.

� Using the volume knob on the speakers (select models only).

� Using the Volume icon on the taskbar.

If you do not see this Volume icon, click Start, Control Panel, Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, if it is present, and then double-click Sounds and Audio Devices to open the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window. On the Volume tab, place a check in the Place volume icon in the taskbar check box. Click Apply, and then click OK. The Volume icon appears in the taskbar.

Note: Some applications may result in low volume, even when the volume knob is turned to its maximum position. If this is the case, double-click the Volume icon on the taskbar and increase the Volume.

The two ways to use the Volume icon are:

1 Click the Volume icon on the taskbar.

2 Adjust the volume.

3 When you are satisfied with the sound level, click outside the Volume window to close this window.

Or

1 Double-click the Volume icon on the taskbar. The Volume Control settings window opens.

2 Adjust the volume.

3 When you are satisfied with the sound level, click the Close box (the X in the corner) to close this window.



Using a Microphone Your PC comes with one microphone connector in the back of the PC. Some models have another microphone connector in the front of the PC. Only one microphone connector works at a time, and the back connector is ready to use. For PCs with the multi-channel audio speakers option, the microphone connector in the front of the PC, if present, is ready to use; see “To use the microphone with multi-channel audio” on page 34.

To connect a microphone to the front of your PC, select the working microphone:

Note: If you connect your microphone to the back of your PC, you do not need to perform this procedure.

1 Double-click the Volume icon on the taskbar. The Volume Control settings window opens.

Note: If you do not see this Volume icon, click Start,

Control Panel, Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, if it is present, and then double-click Sounds and Audio Devices to open the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window. On Volume tab, place a check in the Place volume icon in the taskbar check box. Click Apply, and then click OK. The Volume icon appears in the taskbar.

2 In the Volume Control window, select Options and click Properties.

3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording.

4 In Show the following volume controls, place a check in the Microphone check box.

5 Click OK.

6 Click the Advanced button in the Microphone column. If you do not see the Advanced button, select Options from the Recording Control window, and then click Advanced Controls.



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7 Place a check in the Alternate Microphone check box. (This box may be labeled Mic2 Select, or 1 Mic Boost.)

8 Click Close.

9 Click X (Close) on the upper-right corner of the Recording Control window.

Adjusting microphone volume If you need to adjust the volume of the microphone, whether it is connected to the front of the PC or to the back, follow the procedure below:

1 Double-click the Volume icon on the taskbar. The Volume Control window opens.

2 In the Volume Control window, select Options and click Properties.

3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording.

4 In Show the following volume controls, place

a check in the Microphone check box.

5 Click OK.

6 Adjust the volume of Microphone Balance.

Note: If the volume is now acceptable, proceed directly to step 10.

7 To make finer adjustments to the sound, click the Advanced button, and then select the (Microphone) Mic Boost check box. (If you do not see the Advanced button, select Options from the Recording Control window, and then click Advanced Controls.)

8 Click Close.

9 Repeat step 6, if needed.

10 Click X (Close) on the upper-right corner of the Volume Control window.



Using a Television Your PC may have TV-out capability (select models only), which means you can connect it to a television to view the computer image on a TV. With the TV-out feature, you can view the computer image, watch DVD movies (if you have a DVD player), or play games on your TV.

Cables you may need To connect a TV to the PC, you may need a video cable and an audio cable. The type of video cable depends on your TV. If your TV has an S-Video jack, you need an S-Video cable. If your TV has a composite video jack, you need a composite video cable and, depending on the jacks on the back of your computer, an S-Video adapter cable.

Connecting to a TV set To connect a TV to the PC:

1 Turn off the PC.

2 Connect the TV cable using one of the following arrangements, depending on the connection jacks on your TV: � If your TV has an S-Video jack, connect

an S-Video cable from the S-Video In jack on the TV to the S-Video jack on the back of the PC.

S-Video Cable Back of PC



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� If your TV has a composite video jack

and your PC has a composite video jack, connect a composite video cable to the Video In jack on the TV to the composite video jack on the back of the PC.

Composite Video Cable

Back of PC

� If your TV has a composite video jack and

your PC has only an S-Video jack, connect a composite video cable to the Video In jack on the TV and to an S-Video adapter cable. Connect the S-Video adapter cable to the S-Video jack on the back of the PC.

Composite VideoCable

S-Video AdapterCable

Back of PC

Note: The S-Video adapter cable is only needed if there is no composite video jack on the back of the PC.

3 Connect audio cable: To have sound come from your TV and not from your PC, plug an audio cable into the Audio input jack (Line In) on the TV and then plug the other end into the Line Out jack (lime green connector) on the back of the PC.



Viewing the PC image on TV

Important: The type of video card on your PC determines how the PC selects the TV-out option. Some options and menus in this procedure may be different for your PC.

To view your PC image on the TV:

1 Make sure the video and audio cables are connected before you turn on the TV and the PC.

2 Turn on the TV. Press the Video/TV button on your remote control to select the Video setting, not the TV setting.

3 Turn on the computer.

4 When the Windows desktop appears, right-click an empty area of the desktop.

5 Click Properties.

6 Click the Settings tab.

7 Click the Advanced button.

8 Click the nView tab, if available, and under nView Display Mode select Clone to view the computer image on your PC monitor and your TV simultaneously.

Important: You can view the PC image on just the TV. Under nView Display Mode, select Standard [Dualview], click the Device Settings button, choose Select Output Device, and then select the TV option.

9 Click the OK button, and then click OK again.

10 When the PC image appears on the TV screen, click Yes to keep the setting. You have 15 seconds to accept this new setting before it reverts to the previous setting.



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Disabling the TV option When you want to disconnect the TV from the computer, you may need to disable the TV option to return your computer display to its original resolution.

To disable the TV option:

1 Right-click an empty area of the screen.

2 Click Properties.

3 Click the Settings tab.

4 Click the Advanced button.

5 Click the nView tab, click the nView Display

Mode in the list on the left, and then select the Standard [Dualview] option.

Important: If you viewed the PC image on just the TV, do the following: With Standard [Dualview] selected under nView Display Mode, click the Device Settings button, choose Select Output Device, and then select the Analog Display option.

6 Click the OK button, and then click OK again.

7 When the PC image appears on the monitor screen, click Yes to keep the setting. You have 15 seconds to accept this new setting before it reverts to the previous setting.



Disconnecting the TV 1 Disable the TV option. See the previous

procedure.

2 Turn off the TV and the PC.

3 Remove the video cable at the TV and the PC.

4 Remove the audio cable at the TV and the PC.

5 Reconnect your computer speaker cable to the Line Out jack (lime green connector) on the back of the computer.

Turning Off the PC You can turn off the PC without pressing any buttons on the PC chassis.

1 Close any open software programs. To close programs, click X in the upper-right corner of each window.


3 Click Turn Off Computer, at the bottom of the menu.

4 Click Turn Off.

5 Turn off the monitor.

For information on alternatives to turning off the PC, see the next section “Putting the PC into Standby and Hibernation Mode.”



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Putting the PC into Standby and Hibernation Mode As an alternative to shutting down the PC, you can put the PC in standby mode. To conserve power, you can automatically put the PC into standby and then hibernation by setting the power management timers.

Standby mode When the PC is in standby mode, it goes into a low-power state and the monitor is blank as if it’s turned off. The next time you use the PC, any programs, folders, and documents that were open before you put the PC in standby will be available. With standby mode, you can save electricity without having to wait for the PC to go through the normal startup routine when you turn it on.

Standby mode also allows faxes to come through to the PC, and it enables the PC to automatically retrieve e-mail messages and download information from the Internet, if you have programmed the PC to do so.

To manually put the PC in standby:

1 Press the Standby button on the keyboard. The screen goes dark, and the PC goes into standby mode.

2 When you want to use the PC again, press a key on the keyboard, or press the Standby button. The screen display reappears just as you left it.

Another way to manually put the PC into standby is to:


2 Click Turn Off Computer.

3 Click Stand By.



If the PC does not work properly when you wake it from standby, reset the PC: Press and hold the On button on the front of the PC for approximately 5 seconds until the system turns off. Then turn the PC back on.

Note: Using the On button to reset the system is not recommended and should be used only as a last resort.

Hibernation mode When the PC is in hibernation mode, it saves everything that is in PC memory to the hard disk, turns off the monitor and the hard disk, and then turns itself off. When you turn on the PC, everything (programs, folders, and documents) is restored to the screen.

To manually put the PC into hibernation:



3 Press and hold down the Shift key on the keyboard, and click Hibernate.

Note: If Hibernate is not present, you first need to set up your PC for hibernation; refer to steps 1 through 6 of “Automatic standby or hibernation mode” on page 45.

4 When you want to use the PC again after hibernation, press the On button on the front of the PC.

If the PC does not work properly when you wake it from hibernation, restart the PC:



3 Click Restart.



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Automatic standby or hibernation mode To automatically put the PC into standby or hibernation mode, modify the power management settings:



3 Click Performance and Maintenance, if it is present.

4 Double-click Power Options.

5 Check if the auto-hibernation feature is enabled by clicking the Hibernate tab and seeing if a check mark is in the Enable hibernation check box. If necessary, enable the feature by clicking the check box so that a check appears in it.

6 If you changed the Enable hibernation check

box, click Apply.

7 Click the Power Schemes tab to set the timers for standby and/or hibernation. In the Power Schemes box, select a power scheme from the drop-down list. Choose the timers: � To turn on auto-standby for the PC, click a

time (such as After 20 mins) in the System standby list.

� To set the timer for auto-hibernation, click the time to elapse before hibernation (such as After 1 hour) in the System hibernates list.

Note: If both standby and hibernation timers are set, the system hibernation timer must be set for a longer time than the system standby timer.

8 Click OK.



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Your HP Pavilion comes with:

� Access to the ISPs in your area (available on select models). Some ISPs offer a traditional dial-up service, and others offer faster technologies such as Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) and cable. (DSL, ADSL, and cable ISPs are not available in all countries/regions.)

� Internet Explorer Web browser. � Outlook Express e-mail software program. � V.92-ready modem and modem software

(not available in all models). � LAN (local area network) card (select

models only). � Special keyboard buttons to access the

Internet (select models only).

Introducing the Internet

What is the Internet? The Internet is a group of computers that communicate with each other through telephone lines, digital service, or cable lines. Each Internet computer is independent, and its operators choose which files to make available to users of the Internet. To connect your PC to the Internet and use the information and services available there, you need an ISP.

Setting Up and Using the Internet



What is an ISP? Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are businesses that give you access to the Internet, and most of them provide an electronic mail service (e-mail). There is usually a monthly fee for this service.

The types of connection vary and may be a telephone dial-up modem, a LAN (local area network), cable modem, or DSL (Digital Subscriber Line).

When your PC connects to the Internet, it is actually communicating with the ISP’s Internet computer. The ISP verifies your account and then provides you access to the Internet. You use a Web browser program to search, find, and display Web site information. Some ISPs allow you to use the browser program of your choice. Some ISPs provide their own browser.

What is the World Wide Web? The World Wide Web (WWW), also called the Web, is a public part of the Internet used by individuals, companies, governments, and organizations. These individuals and groups have created millions of Web site pages in support of their activities.

A Web page is a file or group of files that a user can access by entering the Web page’s file location, or URL.



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What is a URL? The URL (Uniform Resource Locator) identifies a file location, typically in the form

http://www.name.extension

The URL contains the protocol and the pathway to a site and may include the path to a specific file within that site. Each period, or dot, in the URL separates elements within the address. For example, you will see the URL extension .com used by companies.

When you enter the URL into your browser Address box and press the Enter key on your keyboard, the browser contacts that location and displays the Web page for you.

What is an e-mail address? Your e-mail address identifies the electronic post office box where people can send you electronic mail. E-mail addresses have the form

name@domain_name

The domain name is usually the name of the ISP or organization, and includes an extension identifying the kind of organization the ISP is.

For example, if your name is Jane Jones and XYZ is your ISP, your e-mail address might be

[email protected]

with the extension .com indicating that XYZ is a business. For information on using e-mail, see “Sending and Receiving E-Mail” on page 58.



How do I search the Internet? The browser program you use includes a Search feature. You may need to click a button or select the feature from a menu to display it, depending on the type of browser program it is.

Type a question or a word that describes the information you want to find into the search box, and then press Enter.

The Windows Search feature includes direct access to the Internet Explorer Search. (If the ISP provides the browser, you may not be able to use Internet Explorer to search the Internet.) To begin a search:


2 Click Search.

3 Click Search the Internet. (You may have to scroll down in the list to see this option.)

4 Type a word or question into the Search box.

5 Click Search.

The PC connects to the Internet (if needed), performs the search, and displays the results. Click a link in the results list to display the Web page.

There are also Web sites specifically created for searching the Internet. These are called search engines. Search engines use a number of ways to find information.

Setting Up the Modem The modem is used for connecting to an ISP that provides telephone dial-up connection to the Internet. There are other ways to connect to the ISP that do not use the telephone modem, such as a LAN (local area network) or DSL (Digital Subscriber Line). See “Setting Up the Network Interface” on page 53 if you are connecting through a LAN. Check with your ISP for specifics on your connection.

Note: Your PC may not come with a modem.



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Before you can connect to the Internet and send or receive e-mail and faxes using telephone dial-up, you must connect your telephone service line to the modem, which is in the PC.

The setup poster shows you how to plug in a modem/telephone cable to the PC modem connector and to your telephone service line wall jack connector.

To identify the modem connector, look at the back panel of the PC. The modem looks similar to one of the following illustrations.

Note: Your PC may have only one modem/telephone connection.

Or

Your PC may also have a network interface that uses an RJ-45 port and network cable to connect to a LAN (local area network). Although it looks similar to the RJ-11 modem connector, the RJ-45 network connector is not the same. Refer to “Setting Up the Network Interface” on page 53.



To connect the cable between the modem and the telephone service line:

1 Plug one end of a modem cable into the modem connector on the back of the PC. This connector may be labeled with either Line or a modem connector symbol.

2 Plug the other end of the cable into the telephone service line jack on the wall.

Modem cable

Telephone (not provided)

Telephone cable(not provided)

Telephone(select models only)

Wall jack

Modem connector

Back of PC

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